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Free resources!
towards a natural physiological birth
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Induction of labour
https://midwifethinking.com/2016/07/13/induction-of-labour-balancing-risks/
https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/induction-of-labour/
Also check out the Midwives Cauldron podcast - Induction episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/551gib4EParZSmsDbZFNYh?si=jvh1o-hcSX2B1Ir8Hr2j2w
https://midwifethinking.com/2016/06/08/in-celebration-of-the-op-baby/ - The OP baby - a variation of normal
https://midwifethinking.com/2016/06/15/the-anterior-cervical-lip-how-to-ruin-a-perfectly-good-birth/ - why there is no such thing as a cervical lip
https://www.sarawickham.com/topic-resources/cervical-wisdom-resources/
https://coreandfloor.com.au/products/antenatal-classes - B's free physiology/ antenatal classes - B is a midwife and personal trainer.
VBAC and HBAC
https://midwifethinking.com/2016/06/15/vbac-making-a-mountain-out-of-a-molehill/
https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/hbac/
https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/is_home_birth_safe/
Breastfeeding
Katie James is a midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who co-hosts the Midwives Cauldron and now has her own excellent podcast all about breastfeeding - https://open.spotify.com/episode/551gib4EParZSmsDbZFNYh?si=jvh1o-hcSX2B1Ir8Hr2j2w
https://sophiemessager.com/write-a-postnatal-plan/
Dr Rachel Reed is a midwife, educator author and researcher who has an excellent blog on all things physiological.
Dr Sara Wickham is a trained midwife, author and researcher who has written some amazing books. Her website has loads of useful free information.
Sophie Messager is an author, doula and reiki drum healer. She is currently writing a book on the scientifically studied benefits of drumming relating in particular to pregnancy and birth.
My favourite podcasts
The Midwives Cauldron
The Great Birth Rebellion
The Wisdom Messenger
Fear Free Childbirth
Other excellent resources
highly recommended (but may have costs associated)
Rhea Dempsey's books and preparation course - https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/book/
https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/birthing-services/birth-preparation/
Dr Rachel Reed's course on physiology - https://www.rachelreed.website/childbirth-physiology-course
Katie James's courses on breastfeeding - https://www.katiejames.site/the-feeding-couch